When a Utility Company Causes Roof Damage
Not every roofing problem starts with a storm. Big League Roofing was recently called out to a home just outside Athens, GA, where a utility company had dragged a cable across the roof, and the damage was significant.
What Happened
The cable tore through the shingles, the underlayment, and straight down into the roof decking and fascia on two separate roof slopes. This wasn't a small nick or a loose shingle, it was structural damage severe enough to expose the wood decking underneath.
The Repair
Fixing damage like this isn't a patch job. The plan for this home includes:
Tearing off both affected slopes
Repairing the damaged decking and fascia
Reinstalling new ice and water barrier, underlayment, and drip edge
Installing new shingles to match the existing roof
Each of these layers protects the home in a different way, and skipping any one of them during a repair leaves the door open for water intrusion down the road. When damage runs this deep, doing it right means rebuilding the roof system in full, not just covering the visible hole.
A Reminder Worth Knowing
Most homeowners think of roof damage as something caused by weather. This job is a reminder that utility companies, contractors, or other outside parties can cause real damage too, and homeowners are not always the ones responsible for the cost. If a utility company or another party causes damage to a roof, it is worth having a professional assess and document it clearly.
If a roof is showing damage from any cause, storm, age, or something else entirely, a free inspection is one call away.
Call Tyler directly at (706) 244-2421 to schedule a free roof inspection.
